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Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients Historical Markers
Markers associated with recipients of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for valor which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of Great Britain and the British Commonwealth. Also, the George Cross, which is equal in stature in the UK honours system to the Victoria Cross. This has always been the case since the introduction of the award in 1940, per the UK Ministry of Defence.
The American Expeditionary Forces were the soldiers and marines who fought on the Western Front in France and Belgium. But many other Americans served in the war.
While the United States initially remained neural, thousands of Americans . . . — — Map (db m171283) HM
BAD 2 Warton, England, was established under the 8th Air Force Service Command, September 5, 1942. Its mission: the modification and repair of military aircraft. War planes coming from the United States would be adapted to meet . . . — — Map (db m17126) HM
In Honor of Capt. Bellenden S. Hutcheson, M.D.
Canadian Medical Corps.
Recipient of
British Victoria Cross
For conspicuous gallantry of the highest order in the presence of the enemy during action on September 2, 1918 along the . . . — — Map (db m155102) HM WM
S.S. John W. Brown
Built for
U.S. Maritime Commission
Hull No. 312
by
Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland
September 1942 — — Map (db m145656) HM WM
Gold Beach was in the center of the Allied landing beaches and was divided into four sectors: "How," "Item," "Jig," and "King." 25,000 soldiers from the British 50th Division and the No. 47 Royal Marine Commandoes assaulted Gold Beach. The . . . — — Map (db m217141) HM
A first-line Territorial Army Division peopled by miners and shipbuilders from the region of northeastern England bounded by the Rivers Tyne and Tees (hence the TT shoulder patch), the 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division was organized on 3 . . . — — Map (db m241601) HM WM
Le Mémorial
Dessiné par l'architecte H. Charlton Bradshaw, le Mémorial est inauguré par le Duc de Brabant, le 7 juin 1931. Cet édifice cómmémore les 11 447 hommes tombés dans les secteurs d'Armentières, Aubers, Loos, Fromelle, . . . — — Map (db m266714) WM
Robert Shankland, 43rd Canadian Infantry Battalion, 26 October 1917
Colin Barron, 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion, 6 November 1917
Philip Bent 9th Battalion, The Leicestershire Regiment, 1 October 1917 (KIA)
James Robertson, 27th . . . — — Map (db m267100) HM
During the 2nd Battle of Passchendaele
(26 October 1917-10 November 1917),
nine members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF)
received the Victoria Cross (VC),
the highest reward for bravery in view of an enemy.
It was the largest number . . . — — Map (db m265621) HM
La Bataille De Passchendaele
(Octobre-Novembre 1917)
Pour prendre la crête de Passchendaele, les
Canadiens ont affronté, avec un courage
et une ténacité hors du commun, le feu
nourri d'un ennemi aguerri, fermement
campé en . . . — — Map (db m267091) HM WM
This is the largest Commonwealth War Graves Commission
(CWGC) cemetery in the world. It is the final resting place of
nearly 12,000 First World War servicemen, more than 8,300 of whom remain unidentified. They died in the fighting around Ypres . . . — — Map (db m267261) HM
Dit is de grootste begraafplaats van de Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) ter wereld. Bijna 12 000 soldaten uit de Eerste Wereldoorlog hebben hier hun laatste rustplaats. Meer dan 8 300 van hen werden nooit geïdentificeerd. Ze . . . — — Map (db m267262) HM
Japanese Canadian War Memorial
This monument was dedicated on April 9, 1920 in lasting memory of more than 222 who answered the call of duty for Canada and to the 54 who sacrificed their lives in defense of freedom in WWI. Engraved on the . . . — — Map (db m236009) HM
[front]
In grateful remembrance of
all those who served
in past conflicts
In memory of
those who gave all
Boer War 1899-1902 • W.W.I 1914-1918
W.W.II 1939-1945 • Korean 1950-1953
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning, . . . — — Map (db m106865) WM
Born in Latchford and raised near Porquis Junction, Cosens enlisted in the Argyle and Sutherland Regiment, Canadian Active Service Force, in 1940 and transferred to the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada in 1944. Early on February 26, 1945, his unit . . . — — Map (db m217896) HM
Born and educated in Walllacetown, Sifton joined the 18th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, in October, 1914. During the Canadian attack on Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917, his company was held up by the fire of a German machine gun. . . . — — Map (db m253504) HM
This armoury was named after Major Fred Tilston, a true military hero of this community. Maj. Tilston, a member of the Essex Scottish, was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery, for his exploits at the Battle of Hochwald Forest . . . — — Map (db m42292) HM
JOHN WEIR FOOTE ARMOURY
The north section of this building
(1887-1888) is a rare surviving example
of the second wave of armoury
construction in Canada. Designed
by Henry James, it exemplifies the
replacement of earlier wooden . . . — — Map (db m218780) HM
The Lieutenant-Colonel
John Weir Foote, VC, CD Armoury
This armoury is dedicated to the memory of
Lieutenant-Colonel john Weir Foote. VC. CD.
padre of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry.
padre Foote was awarded the Victoria . . . — — Map (db m222052) HM
Born near Waterdown, Ontario, Leo Clarke moved to Winnipeg
in 1903. He enlisted with the 27th Battalion, C. E. F. in
February 1915 and transferred to the 2nd Canadian Battalion later that year. On September 9, 1916, on the Somme battlefront, . . . — — Map (db m243636) HM
The only chaplain in World War II to receive the Victoria Cross, Foote was born and raised in Madoc. He entered the Presbyterian ministry in 1934 and enlisted in the Canadian Chaplain Service five years later. Assigned to the Royal Hamilton Light . . . — — Map (db m273168) HM WM
Born at Deseronto, Kerr attended schools here and in
Toronto. With the outbreak of the First World War he
enlisted on September 22, 1914 with the 3rd Battalion,
Canadian Expeditionary Force, and arrived in France the
following . . . — — Map (db m308021) HM
William G. Barker
Dauphin Man
1894 - 1930
Ian W. Bazalgette
Calgary Alta
1918 - 1944
W.A. "Billy" Bishop
Owen Sound ON
1894 - 1956
Robert H. Gray
Trail BC
1917 - 1945
David E. Hornell
Mimico Ont . . . — — Map (db m272550) WM
John Henry Brown enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 18 August 1916 and reported to the 10th battalion in France in late June 1917. On 15 August his unit captured Hill 70, just east of Vimy Ridge. But on 16 August it was . . . — — Map (db m90007) HM
Erected by
Branch no. 92 Royal Canadian Legion
on Nov. 11, 1967, in honoured memory of
226353 Pte. Harry Brown, V.C.
Born at Gananoque on 9 May, 1898, and laid
down his life for his country at Hill 70 in
France on 17 August, 1917. . . . — — Map (db m207490) HM WM
Born in Lachute, Québec, MacDowell moved to Maitland in 1897. He attended local schools and graduated from the University of Toronto in 1915. During World War I, he enlisted, on January 9, 1915, in the 38th Battalion, C.E.F. On April 9, 1917, during . . . — — Map (db m89999) HM
Years of Service
1915-1919 (Canada)
Only Ukrainian Canadian to receive the Victoria Cross
For most conspicuous Bravery and Leadership
Battle of Hill 70
Commemorated on the Centennial,
2017
Placed by the London Ukrainian . . . — — Map (db m308446) HM WM
Graham Thomson Lyall emigrated from Britain in 1911, eventually settling in
Niagara Falls where he worked for the Canadian Niagara Power Company. In
1914, at the start of the First World War, Lyall enlisted in the 19th "Lincoln"
Regiment at St. . . . — — Map (db m275263) HM
Born in St, Catharines, Fred Fisher abandoned his studies at McGill University when World War I broke out and served with the 13th Battalion, First Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force. Fisher was awarded the Victoria Cross for . . . — — Map (db m283601) HM WM
In commemoration of the St. Catharines recipients of the
Victoria Cross
The highest decoration for valour in the British Empire
LCpl Fred Fisher, VC
1894 - 1915
Col Graham Thomson Lyall, VC
1892 - 1941
Unveiled November . . . — — Map (db m280867) HM WM
An Englishman, Frederick Hobson emigrated to Canada in 1904 after serving in the South African War. Hobson, who had been an employee of Canadian Canners, was one of the first to enlist in Simcoe for the First World War. He joined the 39th Regiment . . . — — Map (db m217588) HM
Reg. No. 5529 Royal North West Mounted Police
October 31, 1917 as a member of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
was awarded the Victoria Cross for Valour at Passchendaele,
Belgium - First World War
No. de . . . — — Map (db m234792) WM
Reg. No. 3058 North West Mounted Police
July 5, 1900 as a member of the Lord Strathcona's Horse
(Royal Canadians) was awarded the Victoria Cross for
Valour at Wolve Spruit, South Africa - South African WarNo. de . . . — — Map (db m234785) WM
The Canadian Role In The Defence Of Hong Kong
In late 1941, 1,975 Canadians arrived in
Hong Kong to reinforce the garrison. They
fought with courage and determination
against overwhelming odds after the
Japanese attacked on . . . — — Map (db m198937) HM
Crimea Crimèe Alexander Dunn Indian Rebellion of 1857 Rébellion indienne de 1857 William Hall • Herbert Reade Bravery at Sea Bravoure en mer Campbell Douglas Boer War Guerre des Boers Raymond DeMontmorency • Hampden Cockburn • . . . — — Map (db m274996) WM
This Armoury is dedicated to the memory of Major Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly, VC, MC of the 52nd (New Ontario) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. The then Captain O’Kelly was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at the Battle of . . . — — Map (db m227998) HM WM
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 44 and the Town of Cobalt dedicate this park to honour the courage and bravery shown by Edward James Gibson Holland, who, on November 7, 1900 at Leliefontein, South Africa, kept the Boers at bay using his colt . . . — — Map (db m304800) HM WM
[English] This is the original site of the Nancy Helen Mine. After the mine closed, houses were built, including one that stood here at 56 Grandview. The original owner of the house was Eddie Hollands, former mayor, and winner of . . . — — Map (db m245840) HM
Born in Latchford and raised near Porquis Junction, Cosens enlisted in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, Canadian Active Service Force, 1940 and transferred to the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada in 1944. Early on February 26, 1945, his . . . — — Map (db m208559) HM WM
Born in 1833 a short distance north of this site, Alexander Dunn was educated at Upper Canada College and at Harrow, England. In 1853 he was commissioned Lieutenant in the 11th Hussars. A participant in the charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava . . . — — Map (db m277026) HM
Panel 1:
Per Ardua Ad Astra
In Memory of our Canadian
Airmen who fought in the
Skies to preserve freedom
and order in the world.
Panel 2:
Canadian Airmen Awarded the Victoria Cross
World War I:
William . . . — — Map (db m57901) HM
Born in Toronto and educated in Mimico, Hornell enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force on January 8, 1941. He was commissioned Pilot Officer later that year. On June 24, 1944, while serving with 162 Squadron and stationed at Wick in northern . . . — — Map (db m310567) HM
Born in Toronto, Topham was educated here before working in the mines at Kirkland Lake. He enlisted on August 3, 1942, and served at home and abroad as a medical orderly. On March 24,1945, while serving with the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, he . . . — — Map (db m310439) HM
Captain George Fraser Kerr, VC, MC and Bar, MM
Born at Deseronto on June 5, 1899, he attended tended Galt Collegiate from 1908 to 1913 and joined the 3rd
Battalion, C.E.F. in 1914, going to France in 1915. As a corporal, he won . . . — — Map (db m259244) HM
Samuel Honey was born in Conn, Wellington County on February 9, 1894. A school teacher at 17, he enlisted on January 25, 1915, in the 34th Battalion, C.E.F. being raised in Galt, and went to england as a sergeant in October, 1915. In . . . — — Map (db m259345) HM
An Englishman, Frederick Hobson emigrated to Canada in 1904 after serving in the South African War. Eight years later, he moved to Galt (now Cambridge) with his family.
When war broke out in 1914, he joined the Norfolk Rifles, then . . . — — Map (db m284033) HM
Born in Oxford County and raised near Mount Forest, Campbell saw active service in the South African War.
He went overseas in 1914 with the first Canadian contingent and was posted to the 1st Battalion, C.E.F.
In June, 1915, his unit was engaged . . . — — Map (db m312608) HM
Born at Conn, Honey enlisted in January, 1915 with the 34th Battalion, C.E.F. and served in France with the 78th Battalion.
During a Canadian attack in September, 1918, in the Bourlon Wood area, he reorganized his unit under severe fire, and rushed . . . — — Map (db m312606) HM
[Français] Ce édifice de style néogothique abrite le Black Watch, le plus ancien régiment Highland encore actif aujourd’hui. En 1862, d’influents résidents écossais de la ville ont fondé ce régiment auquel se . . . — — Map (db m268499) HM
Le 9 avril 1869, suite à la Confédération, la première unité canadienne-française est formée; elle est composée de deux bataillons provisoires : celui du Témiscouata et celui de Rimouski. Le 1er novembre 1920, suite à diverses . . . — — Map (db m127288) HM
La première bataille de l'Aisne
Au lendemain de la bataille de la Marne, les soldats du corps expéditionnaire britannique, sous les ordres de Sir John French, poursuivent l'armée allemande jusqu'à l'Aisne. Le 13 septembre 1914, . . . — — Map (db m266053) HM
In memory of the valour shown by all ranks of the 36th Ulster Division who served King and Country during the Great War 1914 – 1918
Captain ENF Bell VC – 9th Bn The Royal Innis Fusiliers ∙ Second Lieutenant JS Emerson VC - 9th Bn . . . — — Map (db m253073) WM
This bench is dedicated to the glory of God
and to the memory of our Orange brethren
who for their valour were awarded the Victoria Cross.
Bro George Richardson V.C. ∙
Bro Robert Quigg V.C. ∙
Bro Graham Thompson Lyall . . . — — Map (db m253065) WM
In onóir gaisigh Óglaigh na hÉireann agus laochra
Cumann na mBan a throid ar son Saoirse na hÉireann
a tógadh an leacht chuimhneacháin seo.
Erected in honour of the men of Óglaigh na hÉireann and
the women of Cumann na . . . — — Map (db m139673) HM WM
Lord Freyberg V.C., G.C.M.G., K.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O.
1889 – 1963
Commander of the Second New Zealand Division 1939 – 1945
Governor-General of New Zealand 1946 – 1952
This memorial has been donated by returned servicemen to the citizens of . . . — — Map (db m223831) HM
Upper Marker, Front:For Queen and Country
Jesu Mercy
Upper Marker, Reverse:
In memory of Lt. and Adjt. Teignmoth Melvill and Lt. Neville J. A. Coghill, 1st., 24th. Regiment who died on this spot . . . — — Map (db m91732) HM WM
2014-2018 marks the centenary of the First World War, which claimed the lives of over 16 million people across the globe. Millions of men fought on land, at sea and in the air. This remembrance garden was created as a space for reflection in . . . — — Map (db m230053) HM
At the start of the Great War, aircraft were unarmed and used mainly for reconnaissance. As the war progressed air combat started and specialist fighter aircraft were developed. These aircraft were known as scouts and were fast and nimble. By the . . . — — Map (db m238155) HM
To the memory of James William Nightall G.C., a son of Littleport and a railway man
Locomotive fireman James Nightall was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his heroism in saving the people and town of Soham from death and destruction . . . — — Map (db m306336) HM WM
Unveiled by his Great, Great Nephew, The Rt. Hon. The Earl Peel GCVO DL
(Monday 19 March 2018)
The mosaic celebrates the life and achievements of Captain Sir William Peel VC KCB RN, the third son of Sir Robert Peel who was Prime Minister and . . . — — Map (db m307259) HM
1758 1968
The Durham Light Infantry
Dedicated to All
Who Served in the Regiment
And in Memory of
Those Who Gave Their Lives
In the Cause of Freedom
Faithful
( side plaque )
The Regiment’s long connection with County . . . — — Map (db m126171) HM WM
James Alexander Glenn was born in Workington on 5th January 1881. It is believed he changed his surname to his mother's maiden name of 'Smith' to join the 3rd Militia Battalion when he was only 13 years old.
In 1914 he enlisted in the 3rd . . . — — Map (db m279452) HM
Jack Counter VC
Born and died in Blandford Forum
3rd November 1898 — 16th September 1970
16h April 2018 marks the centenary of the actions carried out by Private Jack Thomas Counter of the King's Liverpool Regiment near Boisieux St. Marc, . . . — — Map (db m123577) HM WM
Awarded the George Cross for courage in defusing a landmine in Garston, Liverpool. He was a Club Leader at the Oxford and St. George's Youth Club in Enriques Street, Whitechapel, which subsequently re-located to this site.
Be strong and of . . . — — Map (db m231042) HM
The son of Jewish immigrants, Simmon lived here from the 1920s till 1940. He was posthumously awarded this highest medal for bravery when attempting to save the lives of three men in a burning barracks in Mogadishu, December 1944. . . . — — Map (db m188335) HM
In the 1940s and 1950s, at 83 Rodney Court, lived London-born Jewish WW1 hero
Lt. Leonard M. Keysor V.C.
He earned the U.K.'s highest medal for valour at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, while serving with Australian Forces.
Be Strong and . . . — — Map (db m274792) HM WM
On the night of 17th September 1940 during The Blitz, at London Auxiliary Fire Station stood on this site when it was hit by a bomb Fireman Harry Ehrengott (Errington), son of Jewish immigrants living in Soho, won the George Cross the highest . . . — — Map (db m160254) HM
In memory of seven members of the London
Auxiliary Fire Service who died as a result of
injuries received in World War II on the night
of 17th/18th September 1940, when a building
on this site then in use as Sub-Fire Station 72Z,
received a . . . — — Map (db m298275) HM WM
Sister Dorothy Louise Thomas GC
1905-1989
Nursing sister awarded the George Cross for her brave actions following a
main theatre explosion at the
Middlesex Hospital
on 26 January 1934 — — Map (db m298384) HM
ק"ק שער השמים
Spanish & Portuguese Jews' Congregation
In honoured memory of the men of this congregation who fell
1914-1918
Arthur P. Abegasis. · William A. Andrade. . . . — — Map (db m299123) WM
[Front:]
The Chindit Badge
Portraying a Chinthe, A Mythical
Beast, Guardian of Burmese Temples
from which was derived the name
Chindits, their motto being
The Boldest Measures
Are The Safest
In Memory Of All Who . . . — — Map (db m111474) HM WM
In proud memory of Jewish War hero
Sgt. Issy Smith, VC, Cr. de Gu.
(Ishroulch Schmeilowitz)
Manchester regiment, awarded the Victoria Cross in WW1 for outstanding courage. He lived in Navarino Mansions Hackney in the 1920’s
Be . . . — — Map (db m303822) HM
In memory of
Private Wilfred Wood VC
10th Battalion The Northumberland Fusiliers
(2nd February 1897-3rd January 1982)
Wilf Wood was born in Stockport, and worked locally for the London & North Western Railway as a shed cleaner. He . . . — — Map (db m313269) HM
This was the town's burial ground for 600 years from the 13th century to the early 20th when the Worting Road cemetery was opened. Although there seems a lot of open space, it is full of burials, most of them unmarked. This is one of 3 different . . . — — Map (db m310957) HM
Born in this parish he was awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous gallantry in 1918 whilst serving as a Company Commander in the 8th (Service) Battalion, The Gloucestershire Regiment in France. — — Map (db m232531) HM WM
Born in this parish he was awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery in 1916 whilst Chaplain to the 6th (Service) Battalion, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment in Mesopotamia. — — Map (db m232370) HM WM
3.7 inch Static Mount Anti Aircraft Gun
The Malta Gun
Between 1940 and 1943 the island of Malta, "Britain's unsinkable aircraft carrier" suffered almost continuous siege in the most sustained bombing campaign of World War Two. Germany . . . — — Map (db m125760) HM
This paving stone has been laid in honour of Corporal Frederick George Coppins VC, the only Victoria Cross recipient to be born in the Ashford borough. All recipients of the Victoria Cross during the First World War have been honoured by the . . . — — Map (db m272019) HM
The Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is the highest award for gallantry that British and Commonwealth service personnel can achieve. It is awarded for acts of extreme bravery, daring acts of valour or self sacrifice, or extreme devotion to . . . — — Map (db m271703) HM
Born 19 August 1904, Chigwell, Essex
Died 25 April 1972, Sandwich, Kent
As a Lieutenant Colonel in The Essex Regiment attached to No. 2 Commando, aged 37, Augustus C Newman took part in "Operation Chariot" for which action he was awarded the . . . — — Map (db m246250) HM
The connection with Sikh soldiers is through the historic links of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, based at Fulwood Barracks.
This panel is dedicated to the memory of the 83,000 Sikh Soldiers of the British Indian Army who were killed serving . . . — — Map (db m274643) HM WM
1871-1956
Awarded the Victoria Cross for valour while serving as a Corporal in the Royal Engineers
Born here and spent his youth in Thame — — Map (db m233326) HM
Tribute of Plymouth
To Her Glorious Dead
1914 – 1918 1939 – 1945
They Are In Peace
For God Proved Them
And Found Them
Worthy For Himself
Within This Shrine Is
Deposited the Roll of
Honour Inscribed With
The Names of . . . — — Map (db m123947) WM
In Remembrance of, and Respect for, those Born in Newcastle upon Tyne
Who have been Awarded the Victoria Cross for Valour.
This Memorial was erected by Newcastle City Council on behalf of the People of the City.
Private . . . — — Map (db m126501) HM WM
Please take time to rest in our garden. This is a Chichester City Council project to commemorate the end of World War One.
The sculpture was carved in Sussex from a local fallen Oak tree.
It is not intended to depict a specific individual . . . — — Map (db m272523) HM
This memorial
honours Belfastman & former
H.M.S. Ganges Boy (1935 DJX 144907)
Leading Seaman
Magennis
who while serving as the diver
in H.M. Submarine XE111
was awarded the
Victoria Cross
for . . . — — Map (db m133977) WM
Submariner
Born in Belfast
———————————
Acting Leading Seaman
James Joseph Magennis
VC, Royal Navy
Was born in Belfast
Awarded the VC for his action on 31 July . . . — — Map (db m135308) HM WM
Dedicated to the memory of
Sgt. Robert Quigg, 12th Battalion R.I.R.
who won the V.C. at
the Battle of the Somme
on the 1st July 1916
Died 14th May 1955 — — Map (db m70774) HM WM
Captured during the Great War 1914-1918
Presented in commemoration of the award of the
Victoria Cross
on 29th October, 1914 to
Lieutenant J.A.O. Brooke
2nd Battn. The Gordon Highlanders
"For conspicuous bravery and great . . . — — Map (db m72647) HM WM
In
Memory of
Sergt. John Meikle V.C.M.M.
Late Clerk at Nitshill Station
Who Enlisted in H.M. Forces
(Seaforth Highlanders)
8th February 1915 During the
Great War and was Killed
In Action on 20th July 1918
Erected by His Railway . . . — — Map (db m127327) WM
In the summer of 1940 when Britain's fortunes in World War II were at their lowest ebb and an enemy invasion was threatened Winston Churchill boldly ordered the raising of an elite force to raid the enemy-held coastline of Europe and regain the . . . — — Map (db m85790) WM
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